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Gold and silver prices have increased on 2 June 2026. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold has risen by ₹760 to ₹1.56 lakh. Meanwhile, the price of 1 kg of silver has increased by ₹2,950 to reach ₹2.66 lakh. Gold costlier by ₹23,000 and silver by ₹36,000 this year Gold and silver prices have been on an upward trend this year. Gold has become costlier by ₹26,000 and silver by ₹41,000 so far in 2026. On December 31, 2025, 10g gold was at ₹1.33 lakh, which has now reached ₹1.56 lakh. Meanwhile, silver was at ₹2.30 lakh per kg, which has now reached ₹2.66 lakh. During this period, on January 29, gold also made an all-time high of ₹1.76 lakh and silver of ₹3.86 lakh. Keep these 2 things in mind when buying gold from jewellers 1. Buy only certified gold: Always buy certified gold with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark. This number can be alphanumeric, something like this – AZ4524. Hallmarking indicates how many carats the gold is. 2. Cross-check the price: Cross-check the correct weight of gold and its price on the day of purchase from multiple sources (such as the India Bullion and Jewellers Association website).